Creative Captures, David Barrios
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Contemporary Custom Home

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Luxury Estate Remodel: Laundry Room

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

This gorgeous laundry room features custom dog housing for our client's beloved pets. With ample counter space, this room is as functional as it is beautiful. The ceiling mounted crystal light fixtures adds an intense amount of glamour in an unexpected area of the house. Design by: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo by: Stephen Karlisch

Transitional Home Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

This Transitional Whole Home Remodel required that the interior of the home be gutted in order to create the open concept kitchen / great room. The floors, walls and roofs were all reinsulated. The exterior was also updated with new stucco, paint and roof. Note the craftsman style front door in black! We also updated the plumbing, electrical and mechanical. The location and size of the new windows were all optimized for lighting. Adding to the homes new look are Louvered Shutters on all of the windows. The homeowners couldn’t be happier with their NEW home! The kitchen features white shaker cabinet doors and Torquay Cambria countertops. White subway tile is warmed by the Dark Oak Wood floor. The home office space was customized for the homeowners. It features white shaker style cabinets and a custom built-in desk to optimize space and functionality. The master bathroom features DeWils cabinetry in walnut with a shadow gray stain. The new vanity cabinet was specially designed to offer more storage. The stylistic niche design in the shower runs the entire width of the shower for a modernized and clean look. The same Cambria countertop is used in the bathrooms as was used in the kitchen. "Natural looking" materials, subtle with various surface textures in shades of white and gray, contrast the vanity color. The shower floor is Stone Cobbles while the bathroom flooring is a white concrete looking tile, both from DalTile. The Wood Looking Shower Tiles are from Arizona Tile. The hall or guest bathroom features the same materials as the master bath but also offers the homeowners a bathtub. The laundry room has white shaker style custom built in tall and upper cabinets. The flooring in the laundry room matches the bathroom flooring.

Whole Home Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.

Fairy Lake Retreat

Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Gardner's Retreat Kitchen, Baths, Laundry & Studio

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva, WI., A clever combination space that serves as the lady’s studio, laundry, and gardening workshop. The area features a work island, open shelving and cabinet storage with sink. A stainless steel counter and sink serve as a butlers pantry and potting area for gardening.

Kitchen and Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Historical Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

New Mudroom entrance serves triple duty....as a mudroom, laundry room and green house conservatory. copper and glass roof with windows and french doors flood the space with natural light. the original home was built in the 1700's and added onto several times. Clawson Architects continues to work with the owners to update the home with modern amenities without sacrificing the authenticity or charm of the period details.

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

This is an example of a large transitional utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Contemporary Lifestyle Home

Fraemohs Homes

Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Christchurch with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Custom Home

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Little Rock with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Scandinavian Minimalist Fox Point Whole House Remodel & Addition

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

This new mudroom features a porcelain Metropolis Blanco Honed 12"x24" heated tile floor for the long Wisconsin winters as well as custom lockers to store the children's jackets. A new laundry chute now be easily accessed from the master suite and the children's area. This chute is accessible from the cabinet on the right side of the image. The white cabinetry hinge and hardware is all on the inside to provide a clean look. Electroluc IQ-Touch Washer and Dryer are placed side by side and sit under a quartz countertop. Overall this room is very durable for all seasons and can be cleaned up in no time.

Grabill Cabinets

User

Grabill Mudroom Cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Los Altos- Modern Craftsman

Kerstin Dieterich Designs

We wanted to give this big laundry room style and lots of storage. The counter top is a marble look quartz. Photo credit- Alicia Garcia Staging- one two six design

Canyon Trail Kitchen

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

Evergreen Studio
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, blue walls and slate floors.

Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Omaha with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL

PB Kitchen Design

pull out trash and recycling in Laundry Room
Photo of a large scandinavian utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Turlock - Paint Grade Laundry Cabinets

Cowan's Cabinet Co, LLC

Cabinet Company // Cowan's Cabinet Co.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

2014 Parade Home - Alpine

Carrick Custom Home Design

This home was custom designed by Joe Carrick Design. Notably, many others worked on this home, including: McEwan Custom Homes: Builder Nicole Camp: Interior Design Northland Design: Landscape Architecture Photos courtesy of McEwan Custom Homes

Alamo Luxury Laundry

Ridgecrest Designs

These triple bypass doors make this tiny laundry room a very functional space
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.